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Missouri University of Science and Technology

Students Say

Top performers in science and technology will find a home in the school formerly known as University of Missouri—Rolla, because here “students are exposed to just about every different type of engineering,” making it “one of the best universities that prepares engineers for industry.” Unsurprisingly, this does not come without challenge. Classes can be “very tough and intimidating,” where “it's not uncommon to have a 55 percent or less average on a test.” Students ready for the rigorous academics should “not expect to be babied at all” because “the professors are there to challenge you.”

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Overall

Students Say

Top performers in science and technology will find a home in the school formerly known as University of Missouri—Rolla, because here “students are exposed to just about every different type of engineering,” making it “one of the best universities that prepares engineers for industry.” Unsurprisingly, this does not come without challenge. Classes can be “very tough and intimidating,” where “it's not uncommon to have a 55 percent or less average on a test.” Students ready for the rigorous academics should “not expect to be babied at all” because “the professors are there to challenge you.” The aim is to “prepare students to find a job in the real world and help us to get the experience to succeed in it.” Students who have run the gauntlet say “the quality of education and availability of resources here is second to none.” That education comes via “hands-on learning, small class sizes, and caring professors” who are “some of the smartest professors in the world.” Though they challenge their students, they don’t leave them out to dry. “All of the professors have office hours, whether open or by appointment,” students note. Indeed, “the accessibility of instructors and other faculty/staff” at this small school is seen as a strength. Yes, “this school definitely is willing to challenge their students,” but numbers-crunching engineers will find value in their education, because S&T “comes in the top three schools in average starting salary for graduates, and won't guarantee a huge debt burden.”

Dates

Financial Aid Rating

77

Application Deadlines

Required Forms

FAFSA

Bottom Line

Missouri residents attending Missouri S&T will receive a tuition bill of $8,082. Undergrads hailing from out-of-state face a higher bill, one priced at $22,398. Additionally, all students must pay another $1,268 in required fees. And undergrads should anticipate spending around $890 for books and supplies. Finally, students can expect to pay $8,900 for on-campus room and board.

Bang For Your Buck

If you’re looking for a school that won’t break the proverbial bank, Missouri S&T just might be the university for you. As one thrilled sophomore explains, “Missouri S&T offers a quality degree at a low price.” And it’s not just a bargain for Missouri residents. A relieved senior shares, “[Missouri S&T is even] affordable for an out-of-state student like myself; [it was actually cheaper] than some [of my] instate institutions.” Beyond just a state school price tag, undergrads often benefit from generous financial aid packages. A lot of that generosity can be attributed to the numerous merit scholarships available. For example, S&T offers the Excellence Scholarship, which provides a minimum of $5,500 for in-state students and $11,000 for out-of-state students. The Trustees Scholarship offers a minimum of $4,000 and $10,000 respectively. There are also many departmental awards to be had. Upon receiving an acceptance letter, students are encouraged to inquire with their intended degree program.

Overall

Students Say

Imagine a less stereotypical Big Bang Theory and you’re close to the mark. The typical student may be “a little nerdy,” “those kids that didn’t fit in during high school” but who “now can be themselves.” A typical S&T student “is someone who never really had to study in high school to get good grades, but they are working hard here to maintain that standard.” While most S&T students are smart—“we came here primarily to learn,” one attendee notes—they are not introverted or antisocial. The “very friendly” people on campus “live together in harmony.” Indeed, “everyone can find a place to fit in” thanks to the “over 212 student organizations.” While about half of the students here are from Missouri or nearby states, the others “are from the edges of the nation and even some foreign countries, which is astounding considering our small enrollment size.” Education is the priority for those who attend, so meeting people is simple because “it is really easy just to strike up a conversation with someone.” The like-minded atmosphere makes socializing easy. “We are all nerds, so we adapt to the social environment once we are introduced.”

Student Body Profile

Total Undergraduate Enrollment

6,522

Out of State

19%

International

8%

Foreign Countries Represented

60

Demographics

3.11%

Asian

4.08%

African-American

1.63%

Hispanic

86.69%

Caucasian

3.63%

Unknown

8.37%

International

23%female

77%male

19%are out of state

89%are full time

11%are part time

Overview

Students Say

Missouri University of Science and Technology may be “a small school in the middle of Missouri,” but “our range of student organizations is mind-boggling.” You name the club and it probably exists, as well as school activities ranging from “scavenger hunts, video game nights, cooking classes, viewing parties, dance lessons, and much more.” Of course, in a school where “all of the students are always worrying about that next exam in calculus or dreading their lab in the afternoon,” it is not surprising that studying is as big a pastime as hanging out. Here, “academics are everyone's top priority.” When not studying, “drinking is pretty big on weekends,” especially among the 30 percent of campus involved in Greek life. Other activities include “playing sports, video games, and working out.” Downtown Rolla isn’t a thriving Mecca of activity because “there's not so much to do in the town,” however, “someone always has something going on.” St. Louis is close enough for day trips, and there are a slew of student organizations to occupy downtime. “Virtually every student is either heavily involved in a diverse group of these student organizations or devotes much of their time to design teams or research.” Generally, if you’re at S&T and are not kept busy, it’s probably because you don’t want to be busy.

Campus Life

Undergrads living on campus

40%

Help finding off-campus housing

Yes

Quality of life rating

78

First-Year Students living on campus

Campus Environment

Village

Fire safety rating

78

Housing Options

Apartment Married
Apartment Single
Cooperative
Disabled Student

Dorms Coed
Frat Sorority
Theme Housing
Wellness Housing

Special Needs Admissions

College Entrance Tests Required

No

Interview Required

No

Special Need Services Offered

Student Activities

Registered Student Organizations

217

Number of Honor Societies

12

Number of Social Sororities

5

Number of Religious Organizations

16

21%join a fraternity

19%join a sorority

Sports

Athletic Division

Division II

32%participate in intramural sports

6%participate in intercollegiate sports

Men's Sports (Miners)

8 Sports

Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Soccer
Swimming
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor

Student Services

Sustainability

Missouri University of Science and Technology, known as Missouri S&T, is a technological research university that is a leader in sustainability research, education, and campus initiatives. The epicenter of this effort is the Office of Sustainable Energy and Environmental Engagement, or OSE3, which “develops, leads, and promotes S&T sustainability initiatives.” One of these initiatives, the Solar Village, encompasses both local and national eco-engagement: the Village houses competition entries in the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon, an intercollegiate, international competition of 20 teams to design and build a solar house. After the competition, the houses return to the university for ongoing sustainable use. S&T similarly exhibits leadership in sustainable transportation, offering students Electric Vehicle charging stations, the Renewable Energy Transit Depot, and a fully electric-powered shuttle bus, the EBus. Overall, as a university populated by 90 percent of students majoring in engineering, the sciences, mathematics, or business, Missouri S&T considers itself particularly well-equipped to respond to the world’s energy and environmental challenges. The school calls this the “E3=C” challenge, or “Energy, Environment, and Education equals Civilization.” Through its innovative sustainability programs, including a campus-wide geothermal energy project that will reduce energy use by 50 percent, the university seems to be matching that principle. In terms of its curricula, Missouri S&T offers undergraduate concentrations in biological sciences, geology and geophysics, and traditional (civil, chemical, electrical) engineering tracks as well as environmental, geological, metallurgical, mining, nuclear, and petroleum engineering. A sustainability minor was established in 2012. Graduate degrees are offered in applied and environmental biology, earth sciences, geotechnics, and all of the engineering tracks.

Green Rating

87

School Has Formal Sustainability Committee

Yes

Sustainability-focused degree available

Yes

School employs a sustainability officer

Yes

Public GHG inventory plan

Yes

% food budget spent on local/organic food

15%

Available Transportation Alternatives

Condensed Work Week Option For Employees

Yes

School Developed Bicycle Plan

Yes

School Offers A Telecommute Program For Employees

Yes

Data provided by Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), STARS®, as of February, 2014.

Campus Security Report

The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.

The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: http://ope.ed.gov/security